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Raleigh Startup Opens New HQ

Insightsoftware, a startup launched only a year ago, is off to a roaring start. The company, which focuses on enterprise resource planning and enterprise performance management solutions, on Tuesday opened the doors to a new 32,000 square foot headquarters at the Highwoods Properties Forum c… Read more >

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SAS Earns Spot on Computerworld’s 100 Best Places to Work in IT

The Best Places to Work in IT list is an annual ranking of the top 100 work environments for technology professionals by IDG's Computerworld. The list is compiled based on a comprehensive questionnaire regarding company offerings in categories such as benefits, career development, … Read more >

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Raleigh Ranked in Top 3

SmartAsset, a publication that reports on finances, recently ranked Raleigh in the top 3 "Best American Cities to Work in Tech."     Read more >

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Michael Haley Wins Major Award

We are excited to share that Michael Haley has been named “Economic Developer of the Year” by the North Carolina Economic Development Association (NCEDA). The NCEDA team announced this award at the annual conference, taking place in Beaufort, NC.Each year, t… Read more >

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Wake Tech Named No. 1 Online Community College in the U.S.

Wake Technical Community College is ranked number one best community college online in the country. "No other online community college can compete with the sheer number of distance ed. degrees and certificates that Wake Technical offers". Read WRAL's article on the ranking. Read more >

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Bloomberg Covers Talent-Dense Cities

One of our major competitive advantages is the density of talent living in the Research Triangle region. A recent article in Bloomberg shared where the best and the brightest are living and Raleigh and Durham were included. Read more >

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Why Entrepreneurs Are Choosing Fuquay-Varina

Sitting just 20 miles southwest of downtown Raleigh is the Town of Fuquay-Varina, which has become a hotbed for economic development, startup business growth, innovative technology companies, and much more. Read WRAL's story on entrepreneurship in Fuquay-Varina here. Read more >

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Raleigh Tech Company Selects New Location

Pendo, a Raleigh-based tech company, will put its new headquarters and logo atop the new 19-story 301 Hillsborough. Pendo recently announced the designation of Raleigh as the offical headquarter location and will add 590 new jobs. Read more >

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Ashley Cagle Featured on Podcast

Assistant Executive Director, Ashley Cagle, joined Nick Riashi with Consultant Connect to talk about her journey in economic development and how she manages her life at work and home.     Read more >

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Forbes Features Raleigh CEO & Entrepreneur, Jon Hayes with RewardStock

Forbes spotlights Raleigh native's entrepreneurship story.    Read more >